The Best Scene in 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' Happened Because Harrison Ford Got Sick

Story by Philip Etemesi

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Behind-the-scenes secret reveals how Harrison Ford's bathroom break led to an iconic 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' scene

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Harrison Ford was struggling with stomach issues during the filming of the famous 'gun vs. sword' scene, forcing him to improvise a quicker take
Director Steven Spielberg decided to keep the unexpected moment in the final cut, which has since become one of the most memorable sequences in the entire Indiana Jones franchise

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Harrison Ford, Steven Spielberg, Indiana Jones, Raiders of the Lost Ark